Resident or nonresident status is determined in accordance with the uniform definition established for all New Mexico institutions by the State of New Mexico Higher Education Department, (NMHED). The Office of Admissions & Records determines and assigns residency status.

For tuition purposes, the NMHED defines a resident as a financially independent adult over 18 years of age who has lived in New Mexico for at least one year prior to the semester for which resident status is requested and who has met all other residency requirements. The NMHED has published a brochure which outlines the regulations and exceptions governing residency requirements for tuition. This brochure may be obtained through the HED at the following website: http://hed.state.nm.us/students/residency-requirements.aspx

Students who wish to change their official residency status must complete a “Petition for In-State Tuition Classification” form available at the Office of Admissions & Records. A change of official residency status is never automatic, and it is always the student’s responsibility to initiate the petition.

Special Residency Tuition Information

Special Residency Tuition information on the following programs may be obtained from the Office of Admissions & Records:

·       All out-of-state members of an American Indian nation, tribe, and Pueblo, located wholly or partially in New Mexico, regardless of the residence of the member prior to acceptance at a post-secondary educational institution shall be eligible to pay the in-state tuition rate.

·       Any person, his or her spouse or dependent child, not otherwise entitled to claim residence, who is an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States or armed forces of a foreign country assigned to active duty in the State of New Mexico will be assessed resident tuition rates.

·       A spouse or child of a veteran of the armed forces is entitled to pay tuition and fees at the rate provided for New Mexico residents; provided that the spouse or child is eligible for benefits pursuant to the federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any other federal law authorizing educational benefits for a veteran and the dependents of a veteran.

·       A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be deemed an in-state resident for purposes of determining tuition and fees at all state institutions of higher learning provided that veteran is eligible for veterans’ educational benefits under federal law.

·       Any out-of-state student enrolled in six or fewer semester hours qualifies for out-of-district tuition rates.

·       Senior citizens (65 or over) are charged a reduced tuition waiver of $5.00 per credit hour for the first six (6) credit hours per semester.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

The Western Undergraduate Exchange program (WUE) offers students a reduced out-of-state tuition rate of 150 percent of tuition. WUE states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Participants must maintain their state residency. While on WUE, students may not establish residency in New Mexico.

Veterans’ Educational Benefits

ENMU-Roswell is approved by the New Mexico State Approving Agency to offer specific programs for military service members, veterans, and family members using GI Bill® education benefits. Entitlement programs are offered for honorably discharged veterans, active duty personnel, and dependents of medically discharged or disabled veterans. For application and certification, the potential recipient must meet with the Veterans Administration Certifying Official (VACO) and provide required documentation for approval from the Veterans Administration Regional Office (VARO). Once approval has been granted, the student must follow the VARO written guidelines which include satisfactory standards of progress. Failure to comply with the VARO guidelines may result in delay and/or discontinuation of benefits.

 The Office of Admissions & Records serves as the Veterans’ Affairs office at ENMU-Roswell and houses the VACO.

 Students applying for veterans’ benefits are encouraged to apply online at the Veteran’s Administration website approximately 2-4 weeks prior to the semester for which they are enrolling in order to allow the VA sufficient processing time. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor prior to selecting the next semester’s classes in order to make sure that the desired classes are within the chosen degree plan. Payment of benefits will be based on Chapter eligibility. Further important information about benefits, procedures and VA regulations regarding educational benefits may be obtained in the Admissions and Records Office, or online at the Veteran’s Administration website.

Schedule of Benefits

*Please note, that a reduction in course load may result in a retroactive reduction in benefits and a debt to the VA. Tuition Payments Forgiven.

New Mexico Statute requires state-funded educational institutions to forgive tuition payments owed by residents of New Mexico when the student is conscripted, deployed to a remote duty location, or is called into active service as a member of the military reserves or national guard on or after August 1, 1990. Also, the bill requests institutions credit students for the full amount of the payments made when students re-enroll in that institution at a future date.

International Students

International students may be considered for admission as undergraduate students on a full‑time basis as a non-immigrant with an F-1 visa status. Non-citizens must have an equivalent educational background to that required for United States of America citizens.

The international student must submit the following documentation for review to apply for admissions at ENMU-Roswell. All documents pertaining to undergraduate admission should be sent to the Office of Admissions & Records:

 (1)    Admissions Application for ENMU-Roswell

(2)    An acceptable statement of financial responsibility that demonstrates the student’s ability to meet all related financial obligations for the entire length of the program prior to entry into a program of study at ENMU-Roswell. This documentation may include but is not limited to copies of bank statements, letters of reference from financial institutions, and personal letters of commitment from individual supporters.

(3)    Acceptable documentation to demonstrate proficiency of the English language; for example, a TOEFL iBT score of 61 (173 computer-based, 500 written), completion of the highest level of an intensive English program, or documentation that English is the primary language of record in the student’s country of residence. ENMU-Roswell will also accept IELTS scores of at least 5.5 in lieu of TOEFL.

(4)    Complete transcripts of high school and all previous college credit hours - the applicant must request that official transcripts and test scores be sent directly to ENMU-Roswell. Only certified copies of transcripts, state, or national exams should be presented. Transcripts of high school and college credit earned at a foreign institution of learning must be formally evaluated by a member agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), who will then provide ENMU-Roswell with an official evaluation of United States of America educational equivalencies.

International applicants must have these materials on file with the University at least 90 days prior to the semester for which application is being made. When these requirements are fulfilled, reviewed by the Office of Admissions & Records, and approved, an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility and a letter of admission will be issued to the student. The I-20 document must then be submitted to the appropriate Foreign Embassy for consideration, approval, and the issuance of an acceptable F-1 Visa. The student must be in possession of the student Visa, and an I-94 document to travel to the United States.

 All charges, including tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, etc. must be paid at the time of each registration.